Modern Jazz Quartet
"The music features tight rhythmic interplay and harmonic sophistication that ebb and flow with a poised restraint, creating an atmosphere of contemplative elegance."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Modern Jazz Quartet is…
The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays No Sun in Venice
1958
Career Arc
Modern Jazz Quartet's discography from 1953 to 2010
Full discography
Modern Jazz Quartet's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Under the Jasmin Tree / Space
2010
Dedicated to Connie
1995
MJQ & Friends: A 40th Anniversary Celebration
1994
The Complete Last Concert
1988
For Ellington
1988
Three Windows
1987
Topsy: This One's for Basie
1985
Echoes
1984
Together Again: Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival '82
1982
Reunion at Budokan 1981
1981
In Memoriam
1974
Blues on Bach
1972
The Legendary Profile
1972
Plastic Dreams
1971
Live at the Lighthouse
Space
1969
Under the Jasmin Tree
1968
Blues at Carnegie Hall
1966
The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess
1965
Jazz Dialogue
1965
The Sheriff
1964
Collaboration
1964
Lonely Woman
1962
The Comedy
1962
European Concert, Volume Two
1961
Pyramid
1960
European Concert, Volume One
1960
The Modern Jazz Quartet & Orchestra
1960
The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn Volume 2
1959
Music from Odds Against Tomorrow
1959
The Modern Jazz Quartet Plays No Sun in Venice
1958
The Modern Jazz Quartet
1957
The Modern Jazz Quartet and the Oscar Peterson Trio at the Opera House
1957
Django
1956
Fontessa
1956
The Modern Jazz Quartet at Music Inn
1956
The Quartet
1956
Concorde
1955
The Modern Jazz Quartet
1955
The Modern Jazz Quartet
1953
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Modern Jazz Quartet sound like?
The music features tight rhythmic interplay and harmonic sophistication that ebb and flow with a poised restraint, creating an atmosphere of contemplative elegance. Rooted in cool jazz. Start with Fontessa.
What is the best Modern Jazz Quartet album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Fontessa" (1956). It's the most representative of what makes Modern Jazz Quartet worth hearing.
Who is Modern Jazz Quartet for?
If you're into cool jazz, Modern Jazz Quartet is worth your time. The music features tight rhythmic interplay and harmonic sophistication that ebb and flow with a poised restraint, creating an atmosphere of contemplative elegance.
How many albums does Modern Jazz Quartet have?
Modern Jazz Quartet has 40 releases in their discography, including 40 albums.
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